Azithromycin-induced QT prolongation in elderly patient

Azithromycin-induced QT prolongation in elderly patient

Authors

  • V. Russo
  • G. Puzio
  • N. Siniscalchi

Keywords:

QT prolongation, azithromycin, elderly

Abstract

The authors present a case of an elderly patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy who developed a significative prolongation of the QT interval after two days of treatment with azithromycin for a community-acquired pneumonia. QT prolongation is associated with a high risk of serious ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Three days after discontinuation of azithromycin, QT interval returned to the normal value.

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Published

01-04-2006

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 1 (2006)

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Azithromycin-induced QT prolongation in elderly patient. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2006 Apr. 1 [cited 2024 Jun. 30];77(1):30-2. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/1985